Contributions to the tribute of Joel Kay Nelson

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

I first met Joel when he proposed a no- cost hardware in the loop simulation study of a new sidewinder variant to my boss at the Naval Weapons Center. After completing the pertinent in Seattle, Joel offered me a job, which I took. It was a good decision and I had great respect for Joel as a person, and as my supervisor. Unfortunately, the 'turn out the lights' days ended all that. I've often thought of Joel in the interim. He is among a small handful of men for whom I have the highest respect.

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Vincent Walton lit a candle

Sunday, October 15, 2023

Joel was my first supervisor at Boeing Aerospace Company in the Guidance and Navigation Group beginning March 1973. Bob Goodstein, Doug Fosth and Joel Nelson taught a Guidance and Control class at the U of W in the Spring quarter of 1972. I worked on a missile guidance problem for Joel as part of that class. I was given an opportunity to apply for a job with Joel. I applied and began my aerospace career at Boeing Aerospace in March of 1973. I learned a lot in my first year at Boeing as it was a trial by fire situation most of the time. Joel will certainly be missed. I think about him from time to time. He lived a long time as I discovered today, October 15, 2023.

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The family of Joel Kay Nelson uploaded a photo

Monday, September 11, 2023

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The family of Joel Kay Nelson uploaded a photo

Monday, September 11, 2023

Joel Kay Nelson

1929 - 2023

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